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The advantage of investing in sustainable fisheries, aquaculture and coastal communities

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10 ways to reduce food loss: lessons from the field

Food loss occurring after harvest and before retail sale, also termed post-harvest loss, is a key challenge in many developing countries and one that IFAD is committed to alleviate.

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China’s remaining challenges in reducing poverty

Next year China is hoping to announce that they have eradicated extreme poverty - but what are the challenges that China would need to deal with after 2020?

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Meeting the challenge of SDG2: The moment for action

We are just over 10 years out from the deadline to the meet the SDGs, but the goals will require a step change in the quantity and quality of financing made available.

Research and data

2019 Rural Development Report

IFAD’s RDR 2019 finds that this enormous rural youth population can pay a rich dividend in terms of social and economic growth – but only if they are given the right opportunities.
IFAD Annual Report 2018

Learn about IFAD's work, investments and results in our 2018 Annual Report.

Events

02 DEC

IFAD at COP 25 - UN climate change conference

02 - 13 December 2019

24 JUN

Global Forum on Remittances, Investment and Development - Africa 2020

24 - 26 June 2020

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The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an international financial institution and a specialized agency of the United Nations dedicated to eradicating poverty and hunger in rural areas of developing countries.

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10 ways to reduce food loss: lessons from the field

China’s remaining challenges in reducing poverty

Meeting the challenge of SDG2: The moment for action